Jonathan Aird

iskwē & Tom Wilson “Blue Moon Drive” – Listen

December 14, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

This song represents the power of coincidence – the musical collaboration was born out of a gig for the 2020 Indspire Awards. Tom Wilson shares how it came about: “We happened to be asked to perform […]

Jingle Bells Friday – Do you really want Eggnog?

December 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, it’s getting closer – just fourteen more sleeps to go. So, it really is time to finalise that selection of all the drinks you only drink at Christmas and avoid like a pandemic for the […]

Charles Ellsworth “Blessed” – Listen

December 11, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Charles Ellsworth has seen through the tattered veil that clothes the American dream, and it has led to a plea for a renewal based on something more tangible and anchored in actual equality. As he sings […]

Steve Ashley “Into The Sun” – Listen

December 10, 2020 Jonathan Aird 1

Whilst no-one is likely to make a claim that 2020 has been a great year, Steve Ashley did get at least one pleasant boost. The Australian singer-songwriter saw his latest album ‘In the Sun‘ take the […]

Too many outlets letting out – Jon Aird’s Year in Tracks

December 9, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Just keeping the year on Track has been a challenge in more ways than one – but one of the things about 2020 that can be slightly celebrated is that there has been so much new […]

Danny O;Keefe at Cosumer Unity conference 1981

For the Sake of the Song: Danny O’Keefe “Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues”

July 6, 2026 0

Danny O’Keefe was one of the many folk-oriented singer-songwriters who flourished in the early ’70s, and while he didn’t break through to platinum success, his songs were covered by the likes of Jackson Browne, Elvis Presley, […]

Rodney Crowell “Then Again”

July 6, 2026 0

Forgotten recordings from 20 years ago, which will delight Crowell fans. Then Again was recorded in 2006 with the same band as on Rodney Crowell’s previous three albums, The Houston Kid (2001), Fate’s Right Hand (2003) […]

Interview: Dietmar Leibecke on the ethos of Germany’s Static Roots Music Festival

July 6, 2026 0

Americana UK’s Rick Bayles’ monthly column, Vox Continental, shines a light on what is happening on the americana front in Europe. In his most recent column, Rick gave the nod to the Static Roots Festival, which […]

Articles by Jonathan Aird

iskwē & Tom Wilson “Blue Moon Drive” – Listen

Jingle Bells Friday – Do you really want Eggnog?

Charles Ellsworth “Blessed” – Listen

Steve Ashley “Into The Sun” – Listen

Too many outlets letting out – Jon Aird’s Year in Tracks

For the Sake of the Song: Danny O’Keefe “Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues”

Rodney Crowell “Then Again”

Interview: Dietmar Leibecke on the ethos of Germany’s Static Roots Music Festival

Live Review: Sierra Ferrell + The Brudi Brothers, Docks, Hamburg – 1st July 2026

Sounds from beyond the Shed 243 “A game of two halves”